December 1, 2013 First Sunday of Advent

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1 December 1, 2013 First Sunday of Advent Rev. Dave Leckrone, Senior Pastor Bob Lybarger, Associate Pastor Our Mission: Invite ~ Equip ~ Engage Worship Services 8:15 & 10:45am ~ Traditional (Sanctuary) 9:30 & 10:45am ~ Contemporary (First Place)

2 Welcome to Worship Pastoral Welcome Community Sharing (Announcements- Registration Pads- Birthdays- Anniversaries) Time of Greeting Choral Introit Organ Voluntary Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme J.S. Bach *Opening Hymn *Hymn #211 Surely the Presence O Come, O Come, Emmanuel Lighting of the Advent Candle First Sunday - Hope for Those Who Wait 8:15am: Justin, Mallory & Jackson Normile 10:45am: Bobby & Linda Phillips Responsive Litany Advent is a time for the human heart to wait, while trusting God's eternal time. How long, 0 Lord, how long? For those waiting for answered prayer: Grant your steadfast patience. For those waiting in the face of uncertainty: Grant unshakable confidence in your sovereign provision. For those waiting for justice and mercy to reign : Grant a glimpse of your glory in our wounded world. For all of us waiting for God's kingdom to come: Grant that we might have the peace of Christ as we wait, the love of Christ as we act, and the grace of Christ as we speak. Prayer Requests, Joys & Concerns Silent, Pastoral & the Lord s Prayer Prayer Hymn #2080 All I Need Is You All I need is you, Jesus, all I need is you. You are the source of all I need. All I need is you. Choral Anthem Blessed Is the Lord Benedictus Violin: Jan Brenneman Drum: Evan McElfresh order of worship continues on back cover

3 The First United Methodist Church First News facebook.com/troyfumc twitter.com/troyfirstumc Help Needed Immediately following the 10:45am services today, we need help resetting First Place for our annual All Church Christmas party. Many hands make light work. Please take a few minutes to help us out. All Church Christmas Party TONIGHT!!! Please join your church family for a special evening as we usher in the Advent season. It will be a festive time with our theme An Ugly Sweater Christmas! Wear an ugly sweater, bring a dish or two to share and come celebrate with your old friends and meet some new friends! Drinks and table service will be provided. The Children s Choir and Joyful Noyz will provide the entertainment and we will have a very special visitor! New Member Class If you would like to join the church, there will be a New Member Class held on Sun, Dec 9 at 9:30am in Room 311. First Friend of the Week: (take a moment to send a note/card to our First Friend.) Ivan Kunkleman 79 Windmere Dr., Troy Health Issues New Series Begins Do you struggle at Christmas time with how many presents to buy, which parties to attend or fixing the perfect meal? Then come journey with us starting today as we explore the ultimate gift at our contemporary worship First Place 9:30 or 10:45am. Christmas Caroling Next Sun, Dec 8, we will go Christmas Caroling for our Special Folks, something they always look forward to and thoroughly enjoy. We will meet in the Social room at 3pm, we will be divided into teams to be sent out. When we return we will enjoy pizza together. Please join us! Heart to Heart Holiday Cheese Spread Sale The Heart to Heart Retreat planning team is once again selling cheese spreads for the holidays. This year we are featuring a cheddar cheese ball and a cranberry cream cheese spread. Orders will be taken today, Dec 8, & 15 in the Gathering room and at First Place after all 4 church services. Pick-

4 up will take place at the same locations on Dec 15 & 22. Each 8-ounce cheese spread costs $6. Thank you in advance for your support! Altar Roses A white rose has been placed on the altar in memory of: Harold Wherry, who passed away Nov 24. He is a member of FUMC. Scott Dircksen, who passed away Nov 23. He is the brother of Dan Cockrell. Roses are courtesy of Baird Funeral Home and family members are welcome to take the rose. Racing for Hope on New Year's Day Registration for our 7th annual New Year's Day 5k is now open. Runners or walkers, fast or slow, everybody is welcome to participate and help raise awareness of human trafficking. Proceeds will benefit Dayton-area initiatives along with some global anti-trafficking programs. This race has been a successful fundraiser over the last few years, due to the support of the church, local businesses, and the community. Online Registration: Arrangements for Harold Wherry Visitation is today from 2-5pm at Baird Funeral Home. Memorial service tomorrow, Mon, Dec 2, at 10am in the Sanctuary. Christmas Eve Greeters & Ushers Needed Families or individuals are needed to serve as greeters / ushers for the traditional Christmas Eve services at 7, 9, and 11. The responsibilities include welcoming our guests, handing out bulletins, and collecting the offering. The 11pm service will also require assisting with communion. Two families have already volunteered to serve at 5pm. Please call Steve Johnson at if you are willing to serve or have any questions. TFY Update TFY will be returning for normal Wednesday Night Youth Group, 6:30-8:30@First Place this week. See you in a few days! Also remember that our Winter Retreat deadline is December 18. This is open to all 6-12 graders. Make sure to have your payment, youth covenant and an update to date health form turned in by the 12/18. Weekly Calendar Today: December 1 1 st Sunday of Advent / Communion / All Church Christmas Party 8:15, 9:30, & 10:45am Worship 8:30am Community First Place 12:00pm Set up First Place for Christmas Party 5:00pm All Church Christmas Party (FP) Monday: December 2 6:30am Men s Bob Evans 9:00am First Kids Preschool 10:00am Wherry Memorial Service 11:00am Wherry Family Luncheon (FP) 1:00 & 5pm Food Pantry (FP) 3:00pm Senior Chair Exercises (FP) 3:45pm Pilates Class (FP)

5 5:00pm Partners in Hope 6:15pm Daisy Scouts 6:30pm Grandmother s Club Tuesday: December 3 9:00am First Kids Preschool 10:00am Faith Hope Circle 6:30pm B.I.B.L.E. Class 6:30pm Boy Scout Commissioners 6:30pm Fibromyalgia Group 6:30pm Girl Scouts 7:45pm Troy Musicians Club Wednesday: December 4 9:00am First Kids Preschool 10:00am Tuba Quartet 1:00pm Food Pantry (FP) 3:00pm Senior Chair Exercises (FP) 3:45pm Pilates Class (FP) 6:00pm Team G(race) UpnRun 6:30pm TFY (Youth Group) Thursday: December 5 8:00am Fidelity Health (FP) 9:00am First Kids Preschool 5:00pm Worship Task Force (FP) 6:30pm Chancel Bells 7:00pm Praise Team (FP) 7:30pm Chancel Choir Friday: December 6 9:00am Cookie/Candy Drop off (FP) 9:00am First Kids Preschool 12:30pm Staff Christmas Lunch Saturday: December 7 7:30am Men s Prayer Friendly s 7:30am Men s Bob Evans 9:00am UMW Cookie & Candy Shoppe (FP) Next Sunday: December 8 2 nd Sunday of Advent / Christmas Caroling 8:15, 9:30, & 10:45am Worship 8:30am Community First Place 3:00pm Christmas Caroling to our Special Folks Please keep the following members of our church family in your prayers: Sharon Miller ~ upcoming knee surgery Jim Vodde~ Myelodysplastic syndrome Nick & Karla Tumbleson ~ health issues Dale Fisher ~ Non-Hodgkin s Lymphoma & Mesothelioma, undergoing chemo Ty Komjatis ~ undergoing chemo & radiation Karen Painter ~ brain tumor You may add a church family member to the list after first obtaining their permission and then contacting the church office at or staff@troyfumc.org. Preaching Schedule Dec 8 8:15 & 10:45am Rev. Dave Leckrone 9:30 & 10:45am Bob Lybarger Dec 15 8:15 & 10:45am Rev. Dave Leckrone 9:30 & 10:45am Bob Lybarger Let s Go! 2014 Trip Preview Please join us at 6pm on Mon, Dec 9 at First Place. We will be going over 2014 trips that evening. Meat, beverages and table service will be provided. Please bring a dish to share. We need to know how many to plan for so please either sign the sheet in the Gathering room, us at: ms.ann.baird@gmail.com or call by Thurs, Dec 5. We hope to see many of you there. Bob & Ann Baird

6 2014 Altar Flowers The sign up list for donating the Altar flowers in 2014 is now available in the Gathering room. The following dates are still available: May 4 & 18, July 13 & 27, Aug 24 & 31, Sept 21 & Nov 9. This is a special opportunity to honor or remember our loved ones. Costa Rica Mission Trip Dates of the mission trip to Costa Rica in February 2014 are tentatively set. The team will leave for Costa Rica on Wed, Feb 5 and return home on Mon, Feb 10, or possibly Tuesday the 11th. The cost for the trip will likely be $1,000 per person, with an initial deposit due by Dec 9. A meeting will be held towards the end of the month for those who may be interested in going to discuss possible projects and trip logistics. For anybody strongly considering going on the trip, you should start the process for getting a passport if you don't already have one, and also look into immunizations. You can still add your name to the list in the Gathering Room or at First Place if you have an interest in going on the trip. If you have any questions, you can contact Brett Bogan. Hayner Presents Homecoming Concert: 2pm Paul Lauzau, formerly of Troy, will provide both solo performances on cello and family trios. Mary Ann Cornell and Mary Blauser will perform piano duets. Partners in Hope Taxable Items Drive December is FUMC s opportunity to donate taxable items to Partners in Hope to be used in various ministries. Taxable items include personal care items, paper products, diapers, both adult and child, and laundry items. The items are used in the Caregivers program as prizes for the elderly and disabled, in the Crisis Intervention program to give hope to families and in the Circles program as incentives for making positive changes. Items especially needed right now are shampoo, deodorant, toothpaste, diapers and laundry detergent. Large items are broken down to help several families and generics are welcome. Labeled bins will be in the Gathering Room and at First Place for donations! Thank You! Thanks to everyone for the well wishes and the prayers. Thanks also for the cards and flowers and visitation. I am getting along real well. Dale Fisher Mitten Trees Today in the Gathering room & First Place are undecorated Christmas trees. We are asking you to decorate this tree with mittens, hats and scarves for needy children and adults in our community. If you have any questions please contact Penny Hoekstra at or by at: phoekstra@troyfumc.org.

7 The Gift of Generosity This holiday season, we thank everyone who has supported Troy First this past year with their time, talent and financial contributions and look forward to support from all of our members in the year ahead. If you need a convenient way to make regular offerings or if you plan to make an additional gift before the end of the year, we encourage you to look into our electronic giving options. As the pace of life speeds up, especially around the holidays, you may find electronic giving a most welcome way to make contributions. Visit or contact the church office, , for more information. Kyle School Christmas Outreach Our church is a community partner with Kyle School and we have several opportunities to participate in meaningful activities for the students during this Christmas season: 1) Sign up in the Gathering room to volunteer at their Christmas Gala on Sat, Dec 7 in the morning. 2) Donate a dollar towards their Gala breakfast at the dollar collection on Sun Dec 1. 3) Select an ornament off the green trees on Nov 24 & Dec 1 to purchase gifts for Kyle students and their siblings. Specific directions will be provided on Nov 24 but gifts need to be returned to the church by Sun, Dec 8. The families we help are nominated by teachers and guidance counselors. They do not participate in the Partners in Hope Christmas but both projects are important. We appreciate your support. The FUMC Outreach Committee Generations of Life Hosts Holiday Grief Program for Children Generations of Life, a service of Hospice of Miami County, will host Bravehearts, a holiday program offering education and support program for children and teens who are dealing with grief. Bravehearts includes games, crafts, a holiday movie and popcorn, as well as a complimentary lunch for the children. The event will be held Saturday, December 7, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Hospice of Miami County office at 550 Summit Ave., Suite 101 in Troy. Bravehearts is free and open to the public; however those wishing to participate must register by December 6. To register, please call Generations of Life at (937) Pastoral Care If you are going to be in the hospital and would like a pastor to visit, please staff@troyfumc.org or call Faith Hope Circle The Faith Hope Circle will not meet on Tues, Dec 3. They will join the Susannah Wesley Circle on Wed, Dec 11 for lunch at the El Sombrero Restaurant, Troy at 11:30 am. Faith Hope members call Gerry at if planning to attend the luncheon. The next regular meeting of Faith Hope Circle will be Tuesday, January 7 at 10am in the Church Social Room.

8 Special Campaigns Third Floor Ceiling Project Total Spent: $48,248 Total Contributions Received: $18,553 Deficit: $29,695 Cookies Needed Partners in Hope has asked our congregation to provide fifteen dozen cookies for the Annual Christmas Shop. The cookies will be for refreshments and each family will be given one dozen to take home. Please package the cookies one dozen per zip lock plastic bag, and deliver to the church office on Mon, Dec 16 & Tues, Dec 17. Contact Bob Schuller with questions at: or call Food Pantry 2013 November Week 2: Families 157 Individuals* st Time Visitors 12 Year Families 5818 to Date Individuals* Total: 1 st Time Visitors 479 *individuals = # of persons living in household

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10 Heart to Heart Holiday Cheese Spread Sale The Heart to Heart women s retreat team will once again be taking orders for holiday cheese spreads on December 1 st, 8 th, & 15 th. The money earned will be used to contain the increasing costs of the women s retreat and to provide scholarships. Look for our table in the Gathering Room and at First Place. Orders can be picked up in the Gathering Room and at First Place on December 15 th and December 22 nd after every church service. Each cheese spread is 8 ounces and costs $6.00. We will accept cash or checks made payable to the First United Methodist Church with H2H cheese spread sale listed on the memo line of the check. To place an order, please fill out the form below and return it to our table or put it in the collection plate. Thank you for your support and have a blessed Christmas! NAME PHONE NUMBER PICK-UP LOCATION: Gathering Room: First Place: Item Quantity $ Amount Pick-Up Paid ($6 each) Date (Dec. 15 (yes/no) or Dec. 22) Cheddar Cheese Spread Cranberry Cream Cheese Spread

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12 LightReaders present: Sun, Dec 8:15 & 10:45 am Often the Christmas season becomes all about the manger, but the manger is only the beginning of God's plan. We will find the redemption and peace we seek because the manger is empty, and Jesus is in the world. Your Christmas celebration can last the whole year long because of His promise. "Stay in My love, and I will be with you to the end of the age!"

13 Chancel Choir Members: Sopranos: Kathi Dow, Janice Harshman, Lillian Holmes, Joyce Mosher, Jan Murphy & Nan Conard Altos: Myrle Briggs, Pam Gibellino, Bobbi Kelly, Carla Lohrer, Carol Marheine, Jill Peters, Jan Wise & Janet Wright Tenors: Jim Braby, Doug Burch, Peter Dow, Mark Rogers & Nick Tumbleson Basses: Bob Blythe, Dale Fisher, Scott Harshman, Jack Hoekstra, Allen Marheine, Joe Mosher, Bruce Scranton & Stan Shaw Journey to the Manger First Lutheran Chruch will present Journey to the manger -a live nativity, drive through, on Sat, Dec 7 & Sun, Dec 8 from 6-8pm. This event is free and open to the public. The church is located at 2899 W. Main St., Troy. We extend a warm welcome to all our visitors today! Nursery Care: Rooms An Usher can direct you. Childcare Staff Person(s): Sandra Makemson and Barbara Warner We Welcome Children in Worship. The following items are available to assist you in the sanctuary: quiet bags, children s bulletins, a child-sized table and rocking chairs are available. If you need assistance ask an Usher. Greeters: 8:15am: Franklin St Cherry St Janet Williamson Mike Bartik 10:45am: Franklin St Rick & Lynn Matson Cherry Street Ted & Dot Ristoff Usher Captains: 8:15am: Lew McClelland 10:45am: Steve Johnson Acolytes ~ 10:45 Jack & Josie Kleinhenz Special Needs: are available from an Usher. Church Information: The First United Methodist Church Church Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm 110 West Franklin Street Troy, Ohio Website: staff@troyfumc.org Twitter: twitter.com/troyfirstumc Fax: facebook.com/troyfumc

14 The Fellowship Sunday School Class The Fellowship Class will begin an Advent Study on the book titled While We Wait by Mary Lou Redding. Everyone is invited to join us in Room 321 at 9:30am beginning today. Christmas Greetings for the Food Pantry For the holidays, Troy Public Radio (TPR) 91.9, is offering a chance for you to be on the radio for $25. You can wish your family, friends, co-workers, students, teachers or anyone you choose- a Merry Christmas on the radio. Scott Hornberger of TPR has offered to give part of his proceeds to our First Place Food Pantry and the Miami County Veterans Museum. $6.25 of the $25 will go to the Food Pantry and $6.25 will go to the Veterans Museum. The balance will go to new equipment for TPR. Dates for recordings are Nov 20, 3-7pm, Nov 22, 3-7pm and Nov 23, Noon- 5pm. Contact Scott Hornberger, or visit: Greeters Needed Greeters are needed for the traditional worship services in Nov & Dec. Please sign up on the clipboard located in the Gathering room for one or two Sundays. Christmas Eve Services Traditional: 5, 7, 9 & 11pm, Sanctuary Contemporary: 6 & 8pm, First Place Childcare: 5, 6 & 7pm (3yrs and under) Candlelight at all services. Communion at 11pm. Pre-service music 6:30-7pm Estimate of Giving Cards It s not too late to turn in your card. You may drop it into the offering plate, mail it to the church or drop it off during the week. Upcoming Events Dec 1: All Church Christmas Party, 5pm Dec 7: UMW Cookie Shoppe, 9am, FP Dec 8: Church Christmas Caroling, 3pm Dec 9: Let s Go! 2014 Trip Preview, 6pm, FP Dec 11: Let s Go! La Comedia s C-mas Spectacular Dec 15: Fair Trade Sunday Dec 24: Christmas Eve Services: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 & 11pm Jan 1: World Race 4 Hope 5K, 10am Jan 5: Un-hanging of the Greens, 12pm Feb 21: Father & Daughter Valentine Dance, 7pm Mar 21 & 22: Heart to Heart Retreat (FP) Attendance Worship: 491 Sunday school: 104

15 Stewardship Report General Operating Pledged/Unpledged Giving Week 47 of 52 11/24/13 11/25/12 Change % Change $8, $4, $4, % 1/1/13-11/24/13 1/1/12-11/25/12 Change % Change $493, $486, $6, % Notes 1) The 2013 General Operating Budget is $665,778 ($12,803 per week). This year s budget is 3.51% higher than the 2012 budget. 2) To date, we have received 74.1% of our operating budget needs for the year. 3) Online giving is included in the year-to-date figures. Through 10/31, total online giving for all funds was $81,414. Questions? Ask the Treasurer: bdbogan@troyfumc.org Last Week s Offering Money Received for the General Operating Fund General Pledged/Unpledged Tithes & Offerings $ Loose Plate Sunday School 32 Coffee Upper Room 0 Breakfast 114 Wed Meal Books Benevolence Fund 315 Money Received & Designated to Special Projects & Other Funds Not Included in General Operating.These are designated gifts, contributions and other income received by the church from church members and constituents. These amounts do not represent any financial support from the general operating fund to these special projects and funds. Food Pantry 740 PiH 500 Missions 12 Funeral Meals 500 CPR/AED 25 Poinsettias 96 FISH 80 UMCOR 70 UM Student Day 1 Memorials 865 Let s Go~

16 Hymn Jesus Loves the Little Children Children s Message All children are welcome to come to the chancel steps. All children will remain in worship today. Offertory Of the Father s Love Begotten W. Held *Offertory Prayer *Hymn #249 There s a Song in the Air Scripture Lesson: John 14:1-14 Chad Snee Sermon A Holy Place Rev. Dave Leckrone Holy Communion *Hymn #196 *Benediction Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus Postlude Fautasy on Veni, Emmanuel M. Bierly Brandon Evans, Organist *congregation stands if able Choral Anthem Blessed is the Lord Text: R.C. Sproul Music: Dan Forrest Benedictus, Benedictus, Blessed is our Lord. Benedictus, Benedictus, Welcome His Incarnate Word. Chosen first among the priests To serve within the temple walls, Zacharias stood in awe When he heard the angel call. Benedictus, Benedictus, Jesus Christ, the Lamb of God, Will come to raise salvation s horn. God incarnate, Word made flesh, To a virgin shall be born. Benedictus, Benedictus, Christ brings light to sin s dark night: Our Dayspring, Jesus from on high. Saints and angels sing God s praise. All the earth and Heavens reply: Benedictus, Benedictus, The Altar flowers are presented to the Glory of God by Arthur and Gail Haddad in honor of their family on the occasion of their 58 th Wedding Anniversary.